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March numbers are out! And, they show that Nissan, Japan's second-largest automaker, has achieved a healthy 9.7 increase in U.S. market share. That's the highest single-month growth in the company's history. Even more impressive: Nissan's March U.S. vehicle sales jumped a record-breaking 27 percent.

"This [March] was our best month ever,"¹ said Al Castignetti, Vice President of U.S. Nissan-brand sales. Castignetti also added that while the…

The Nissan Leaf is still only available in a few US markets. It's the first 100% electric vehicles Nissan has announced, but more are expected in coming years - especially if sales of Leaf continue to impress the powers that be at the Japanese auto maker.

Nissan hopes to build vehicles "that are more efficient, more beautiful, more inspiring and more human than ever before." LEAF is one of those vehicles. The hatchback can seat…

Watch out Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota... it looks like Nissan is in the fast lane, hot on your tracks. According to February's numbers, recently in, Nissan sales jumped a tremendous 30 percent in a month. Outrageous! And, that growth doesn't even account for the wild success of Nissan's luxury brand, Infiniti.

We wouldn't disagree with those who argue that such a leap in popularity is an effect of rising consumer confidence…

Recent predictions pegged new car sales for 2011 at six percent higher than last year. This would break the impressive record set in 2007, before things went south in 2008 and 2009. However, we're forced to be...not to sound clich?...more cautiously optimistic.

As a consumer, you know well that rising gas prices will affect how and when you spend your hard-earned money on a new car.  From what we can see, the…

What is it? Kids, dogs, groceries, shopping bags?and more. Available in four trim levels (S, SV, SL, and LE), the 2011 Nissan Quest minivan has all of the convenience and cargo capacity you need to get you, yours, and even theirs from Point A to Point B comfortably and without any hassle.

A haven of features Mom's, shoppers, and vacationers can revel in, the 2011 Nissan Quest offers innovative one-touch technology and get…

There's a mad rush of vehicles frantically trying to hop onto the hybrid bandwagon. The Nissan Altima, however, is one car that has been riding along in this market for years now - four to be exact. Each year, Nissan has perfected the look, performance, and comfort. Here's what the current model year has in store.

2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid At a Glance

- Trim: 1 (HEV)
- Engine: 2.5-liter I4
- Horsepower (hp): 158 @5…

Since its inception, Nissan Motor Co. has produced their Rogue SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) in Japan. For 2013, that is going to change. Beginning that year, the auto maker will produce its best-selling vehicle in the United States. This plan is part of an effort to localize upwards of 85% of its manufacturing in the regions where it sells vehicles by 2015. In other words, North America loves Nissan, so why not build them where…

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported record December U.S. sales of 93,730 units versus 73,404 units a year earlier, an increase of 27.7 percent. Nissan Division sales were up 26.3 percent for the month, also a December best. Sales of Infiniti vehicles rose 37.3 percent over the prior year.

For 2010, NNA full-year sales finished up 18 percent, at 908,570 units. Nissan Division sales finished at 805…

12.21.2010, NASHVILLE

Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) brings sustainable mobility to Tennessee with arrival of the state's first all-electric Nissan LEAF, following last week's deliveries in Northern and Southern California, Arizona, Oregon and Seattle. Nashville's Jeff Heeren took delivery of his silver Nissan LEAF SL today at Action Nissan of Nashville. This groundbreaking moment represents the state's first delivery of an affordable, mass-market, all-electric car.

Heeren, who lives with…

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the complete lineup of 2011 Nissan 370Z models - the 370Z Coupe, 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z, which are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide.

2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe
Following the total redesign of the iconic Z for the 2009 model year, the changes for?